There are many different types of sugars, the most common of which is sucrose, otherwise known as table sugar, granulated sugar or just plain “sugar.” If you use sugar to bake or sweeten coffee or tea, sucrose is probably the type of sugar you are using. Scientifically speaking, sucrose is a type…
Sweeteners
What Is Glycerin?
Highlights Glycerin is a type of carbohydrate called a sugar alcohol, or polyol. Glycerin contains slightly more calories per gram than sugar and is 60–75% as sweet. Glycerin occurs naturally in fermented foods and beverages, including beer, honey, vinegar, wine and…
Fast Take: Is a Sucralose and Carb Combo a Cause for Concern?
Highlights Sucralose is a no-calorie sweetener. While sucralose is the most commonly used sugar substitute, most diet sodas are not sweetened with sucralose. A new study suggests that sucralose consumption produces…
What Is Maltitol?
Highlights Maltitol is a type of carbohydrate called a sugar alcohol, or polyol. Maltitol contains half as many calories as sugar and is 90% as sweet. Maltitol is commercially produced from starch for use in baked goods, chewing gum, sugar-free chocolates, hard candies…
All About Stevia
Download the Stevia Fact Sheet for Consumers here Download the Stevia CPE Self-Study Activity here Learn more about the Stevia CPE Self-Study Activity here Why would I…
All About Sucralose
Download the Sucralose Fact Sheet for Consumers here Download the Sucralose CPE Self-Study Activity here Learn more about the Sucralose CPE Self-Study Activity here Why would I use…
Up Close on Allulose Labeling
Highlights Allulose is a rare, naturally-occurring sugar. Small amounts are found in wheat and some fruits. It is also commercially produced. Allulose is naturally low in calories. It contains 10 percent of the calories of table sugar (0.4 calories per gram compared to four calories per gram) and…
Fast Take: Do Sugary Drinks Cause Cancer?
Highlights A large prospective cohort study of more than 100,000 French adults between 2009 and 2017 found: Increased sugary drink consumption was associated with an increased risk…
All About Aspartame
Download the Aspartame Fact Sheet for Consumers here Download the Aspartame CPE Self-Study Activity here Learn more about the Aspartame CPE Self-Study Activity here Why would I…